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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.82, 26,249.74 and 6,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.82, 26,249.74 and 6,401.70 is: 9,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.82 : 26,249.74 = 6,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.82/26,249.74 = 6,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.82x = 26,249.74 × 6,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.82x = 168,042,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,960.56/17,499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.55

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